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    Home » In the kitchen » Made From Scratch » My 10 favourite "made from scratch" items

    My 10 favourite "made from scratch" items

    Published: Jun 28, 2015 · Modified: Jul 26, 2015 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

    If you're new around here you may not know that at the beginning of the year, I committed to replacing something I would usually buy from the store with a homemade alternative. My big idea was to replace one thing a week for an entire year and that this would be a gradual way to eliminate processed food and to force me to be a little more creative in the kitchen. At first I thought it would be easy, then I realised that even just one thing a week was actually quite a lot for someone who bought several things ready made! But I had made a commitment and suddenly we are halfway through the year and I've stuck to it! It has been challenging but definitely one of the best things I've done, and even though my trolley at the supermarket is looking more boring every week it is exciting knowing that I don't need to buy packets and jars of things - I can just make them myself!

    So in celebration of the fact that I am halfway through this challenge (which also means that it is only 6 MONTHS TIL CHRISTMAS!) and because we are at the beach with no internet this weekend so I had to write this post in advance, I thought I would do a round-up of 10 of my favourite made from scratch items. 10 things that I know I won't be going back to buying ready made!

    PicMonkey Collage 1, 2, 3, 4

    1. Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

    2. Homemade Vanilla Ice-Cream

    3. Homemade Magic Shell

    4. Homemade Lemon Curd

    PicMonkey Collage 5, 6, 7
    5. Canned beetroot

    6. Homemade Flour Tortillas (Although I have changed to using this recipe instead)

    7. Homemade Stir-fry Sauce

    PicMonkey Collage 8, 9, 10

    8. Homemade Bagels

    9. Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette

    10. Homemade Breadcrumbs

    What made from scratch items do you love making? I'd love to hear your favourites, or things that you'd like to try - I've still got another 6 months to go!

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    1. Jenny says

      June 30, 2015 at 11:56 am

      I'm still trying for my favorite bread recipe but I will never buy an English muffin again. They are just too easy to make at home (and freeze really well). Can't wait to try your vinaigrette!

      Reply
      • Laura says

        June 30, 2015 at 12:04 pm

        Oooo I haven't tried making English muffins yet - I love them though so I'll have to try!

        Reply
    2. Jodi says

      June 30, 2015 at 7:38 am

      Nothing beats homemade lemon curd. Nothing.

      Reply
      • Laura says

        June 30, 2015 at 12:04 pm

        Agreed!!

        Reply
    3. Kelly McDonald says

      June 30, 2015 at 1:34 am

      We try to do this at home as we are able, though I've slacked off a bit lately. One of my husbands favorite things that we make from scratch now is powdered ranch dressing mix. He's a big potato chip guy, and loves to dip them in sour cream mixed with ranch dressing mix.

      Reply
      • Laura says

        June 30, 2015 at 7:09 am

        That's an awesome idea! You'll have to send the recipe for that, I'd love to know how to make it! =)

        Reply
    4. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser says

      June 29, 2015 at 6:49 am

      Hi-hoping you had a great time at the beach!!!

      Reply
      • Laura says

        June 29, 2015 at 4:59 pm

        Thanks Cheryl, we sure did!

        Reply

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